Payette River & Banks–Lowman Road

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Payette River & Banks–Lowman Road landscape
Payette River & Banks–Lowman Road landscape. Image by Intermountain Region US Forest Service via Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.

Today’s Forecast:

🌤
88°F
Current Temperature
Station: TCFI1
Observed at: 3:19 pm
Wind: 2 mph | Humidity: 18%
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Air Quality Alert
Air Quality Alert issued July 26 at 10:29AM MDT by NWS Boise ID (Expires: July 27, 2026 1:00 pm)
Show Alert Details & Instructions
Description: * WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy. * WHERE...Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...UNTIL 2 PM MDT TUESDAY. * IMPACTS...Everyone may begin to experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects. Instructions: Air pollutants can cause breathing difficulties for children, the elderly, as well as persons with respiratory problems. Those individuals who are sensitive to increased particulate matter or smoke are encouraged to avoid prolonged or strenuous outdoor activity during this advisory. Open burning is prohibited by air quality rule. It is also recommended that all other individuals limit prolonged or strenuous activity outdoors. THIS STATEMENT IS ISSUED BY THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, AIR QUALITY GROUP FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT DEQ's Boise Regional Office at (208) 373-0550
This Afternoon:Smoke. Sunny, with a high near 94. Southwest wind around 9 mph.
Tonight:Smoke. Mostly clear. Low around 64, with temperatures rising to around 68 overnight. North northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Monday:Smoke. Sunny, with a high near 94. West southwest wind 2 to 8 mph.

Today’s Report:

🛶 Paddling

Use Caution
  46 /100

Use Caution for paddling. High near 94°F. Low rain risk (12%). Light wind (9 mph). Smoke or haze in forecast.

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Smoke: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 46/100
Use Caution for paddling. High near 93°F. Light wind (8 mph). Smoke or haze in forecast.

⛺ Camping

Use Caution
  44 /100

Use Caution for camping. High near 94°F. Low rain risk (12%). Light wind (9 mph). Smoke or haze in forecast.

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Smoke: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 44/100
Use Caution for camping. High near 93°F. Light wind (8 mph). Smoke or haze in forecast.

🚲 Biking

Not Recommended
  12 /100

Not Recommended for biking. High near 94°F. Low rain risk (12%). Light wind (9 mph). Smoke or haze in forecast. Temperatures outside comfort limits (94°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Smoke: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 12/100
Not Recommended for biking. High near 93°F. Light wind (8 mph). Smoke or haze in forecast. Temperatures outside comfort limits (93°F).

🎪 Outdoor Events / Activities

Not Recommended
  12 /100

Not Recommended for outdoor events / activities. High near 94°F. Low rain risk (12%). Light wind (9 mph). Smoke or haze in forecast. Temperatures outside comfort limits (94°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Smoke: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 12/100
Not Recommended for outdoor events / activities. High near 93°F. Light wind (8 mph). Smoke or haze in forecast. Temperatures outside comfort limits (93°F).

About Payette River & Banks

Payette River & Banks–Lowman Road is an Idaho destination for a whitewater corridor and scenic highway with camping and mountain access.

Make the Most of a Payette River & Banks

Match the route, launch, facility, or turnaround time to wind, precipitation, temperature, smoke, water, snow, road access, and daylight. Keep a shorter or more sheltered backup ready.

Weather Tips for Payette River & Banks–Lowman Road

  • Check official access notices, alerts, road or trail conditions, fire restrictions, and local forecasts before leaving.
  • Check river flow, reservoir wind, cold-water conditions, waves, lightning, and verified local ice reports before water plans; no forecast alone proves that ice is safe.
  • Carry layers, water, navigation, sun protection, and seasonal traction or flotation appropriate to the activity.
  • Allow extra time for remote roads, mountain passes, wildfire smoke, spring runoff, and limited winter daylight.

Nearby Towns and Areas

This page can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:

  • Banks
  • Garden Valley
  • Crouch
  • Lowman
  • South Fork Payette River

Plan Around the Conditions

Choose the safest version of a Payette River & Banks–Lowman Road day by matching the activity to current wind, precipitation, temperature, smoke, water or snow conditions, access, and daylight.

7-Day Forecast for Payette River, ID

🌤
88°F
Current Temperature
Station: TCFI1
Observed at: 3:19 pm
Wind: 2 mph | Humidity: 18%
Sun 🌫
94° 64°
12%
Mon 🌫
94° 64°
0%
Tue 🌫
95° 66°
0%
Wed 🌫
97° 67°
0%
Thu ☀
100° 68°
0%
Fri ☀
100° 68°
0%
Sat ☀
98° 66°
0%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

94° Sun 94° Mon 95° Tue 97° Wed 100° Thu 100° Fri 98° Sat

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

64° Sun 64° Mon 66° Tue 67° Wed 68° Thu 68° Fri 66° Sat

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 12 Sun 12 Mon 12 Tue 12 Wed 12 Thu 12 Fri 12 Sat
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: July 26, 2026 4:32 pm CDT

Payette River & Banks–Lowman Road Weather by Season

Winter

Winter at Payette River & Banks–Lowman Road can bring snow, ice, wind, short daylight, and rapidly changing road or trail access.

Spring

Spring brings freeze-thaw mud, snowmelt, high rivers, cold water, and lingering mountain snow. Lower routes usually open well before high passes and backcountry trailheads.

Summer

Summer usually offers the broadest access, but dry heat, thunderstorms, lightning, wildfire smoke, fire restrictions, reservoir wind, and cold mountain water can alter plans.

Fall

Fall brings cooler air, shorter daylight, hunting-season awareness, and early snow at elevation. Confirm seasonal services and allow extra travel time on remote roads.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Annual average temperature: around 46–52°F, using the relevant local and elevation context.
  • Annual snowfall: commonly 15–45 inches at river level and far more in surrounding mountains.
  • Warmest months: July and August are normally warmest.
  • Coolest months: December and January are typically coolest.
  • Wettest season: winter and spring usually provide the greatest mountain precipitation, with local variation.
  • Driest season: midsummer is generally driest, despite isolated thunderstorms.
  • Best outdoor window: June through October for warm-season access, with midwinter best at established winter destinations.